Patient Care Technician, CVICU

**UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our CVICU!** The UPMC Hamot CVICU is a 16-bed unit on the second floor of the new patient care tower. The exceptional care provided in this unit contributes to UPMC Hamot's certification as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. CVICU also holds the distinction as a Gold Level Beacon Award of Excellence recipient, representing not only excellence in patient care but also an incredible work environment. Some of our specific patient populations include: + Cardiac Surgery: CABG, MVR, AVR, TVR, TAVR + Thoracic Surgery + Vascular Surgery and Minimally Invasive Interventions + Cardiogenic Shock + Cardiac Arrest and Critical Arrhythmias + Cardiac Assist Devices (IABP, Impella) + Ischemic Strokes + Hemorrhagic Strokes (without intervention) This position is full-time, rotating day/night shifts. _Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience._ Responsibilities: a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb} + Assists with patient care, procedures, and activities of daily living (ADLs). + Supports physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Reports patient status changes and provides feedback to RN. + Performs core nursing assistant tasks: blood glucose checks, weights, vital signs, intake/output, specimen collection, Foley care. + Completes at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV removal. + Reports equipment malfunctions and communicates effectively with other departments. + Responds to call lights, phones, passes meal trays, and transports patients. + Accepts feedback, identifies learning needs, and seeks assistance for prioritization. + Provides patient/family instruction under RN direction; applies/removes restraints per protocol. + Maintains clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and workplace safety. + Builds professional relationships with accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment. + Adheres to all patient care and hospital policies, including safety and standard precautions. + Supports departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives. + Documents accurately and completes clerical tasks as needed. + Achieves competency in advanced skills as required: phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping/removal. + Access to medications limited to distribution to nurse. a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb} + High school diploma or GED + One of the following: + 1 year of general healthcare experience + 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion (if less than 1 year experience) + Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare training program with at least one clinical rotation completed + Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field + Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class + Successful completion of eRecord training + EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in EMT/Paramedic program preferred Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Act 34 + ACLS preferred UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran